The Thames Path is unique, it's the only long distance path to follow a river for most of its length. It's the river that gives the Thames Path its character and makes it so interesting to walk along as it fashions the countryside that you pass through. Our challenge starts near Putney Bridge and then through leafy Kew and Richmond and then the last non-tidal lock at Teddington. It passes the Royal palace of Hampton Court, beneath Windsor Castle and on though beautiful countryside to Henley for those on the full 100km walk.

Which route is for you? You can take on the Thames Path Challenge as either a 100km distance or take on either of the two 50km routes – so you can choose which route best suits your challenge and your goal!

The full 100KM Route

Starts near to Putney Bridge, and then through leafy Kew and Richmond, passing the Royal palace of Hampton Court, and onwards to Henley on Thames. The route is mainly on the path, crossing locks and rivers heading west towards the finish line at Remenham Farm (home to the famous Henley Regatta) – where a celebration awaits on the banks of the River Thames throughout the Sunday!

Run It 

• Take on the Thames Patch Challenge as a 100km Ultra-Marathon in under 15 hours!
• 100km runners will set off from Putney between 6 - 7 am Saturday morning

• Walkers and joggers start the challenge from 8 – 12 pm Saturday morning
• Target time 24 hours! 

1st Half - 50km – Putney to Runnymede

Setting out from Putney Bridge the 50km route takes in the best of west London – passing the Royal Botanical Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace in Richmond, following the towpath past through to Staines before reaching the 50km finish line at Runnymede pleasure grounds where a big celebration awaits!  

Run It

• Runners set off in the morning from 6 – 7 am Saturday morning

Walk or Jog It

• Walkers and Joggers set off from 7 – 9am Saturday morning

2nd Half - 50km – Runnymede to Henley

The second half of the Thames Path Challenge route sets out from Runnymede Pleasure Grounds, as a runner you will set off Saturday late morning – or if jogging or walking the route you can set off for a daytime challenge – or a night-time adventure to arrive at the finish point as the sun rises.

Run It

• Runner’s set off between the hours of 11am – 12pm Saturday morning

Walk or Jog It - At day or at night!!

• Daytime challenge – 9 – 10am Saturday morning
• Night-time challenge – 7 - 9pm Saturday evening

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